A behind-the-scenes look at young Americans - Christian, Jewish, Catholic, and Muslim preparing to become the nation's next generation of religious leaders. The Calling follows their transformation from idealistic students into ordained religious professionals. This film explores the forces that are drawing a new generation of young people to serve their communities and their faith.

I am student studying to be a clergy member, and we talk about "calling" all the time. In many respects it becomes a buzz world, but this documentary was able to move past the buzz word to the heart of what it means to serve with a purpose. This documentary has asked all the right questions ones that we are often to scared to voice.

As a seminary student in the Christian faith, I felt some of those same inadequacies as those in the film. Why me? or How can I carry such a burden for the lost? I also juggled job, seminary, family and a crumbling marriage. I would have gladly traded the experience for a smooth, nondescript, uninterrupted spiritural walk but the uneasy, tossing and turning of neglecting "the calling" keeps me willing to be on the front lines for the gospel of Jesus Christ. These messengers in the film have made similar sacrifices. I feel a commaraderie with all of them. This program is an inspiration.